Wixams, Bedfordshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Wixams, Bedfordshire.
Bedfordshire · England · Town
About Wixams
Wixams is a developing town and civil parish in Bedfordshire, England, initiated in early 2007. Anticipated to be the third largest settlement in the Borough of Bedford, following Bedford and Kempston, Wixams represents one of the largest new settlements established in England since the early post-World War II era, making it a significant area for planning applications and development opportunities.
Population: 4,670 (2021)
District: Bedford
Website: http://www.wixams.co.uk/index.php
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £338,060 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Bedford
- Parliamentary constituency: Bedford
- LSOA: Bedford 015A
Crime Statistics
41 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Crime Breakdown
- shoplifting: 11
- violent-crime: 10
- anti-social-behaviour: 6
- other-theft: 6
- public-order: 4
- criminal-damage-arson: 2
- burglary: 1
- vehicle-crime: 1
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Wixams.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Wixams.
- Ecology & Wildlife Constraints (keywords: bats, bat survey, bat roost, great crested newt, GCN...)
- Trees & Landscape (keywords: tree preservation order, TPO, arboricultural, tree survey, root protection area...)
- Flood & Drainage (keywords: flood zone 2, flood zone 3, flood risk assessment, FRA, surface water...)
- Heritage & Conservation (keywords: listed building, grade II, grade II*, grade I, conservation area...)
- Green Belt (keywords: green belt, inappropriate development, very special circumstances, openness)
- Highways & Access (keywords: visibility splays, highway authority objection, access arrangement, parking provision, transport statement...)
- Refusal & Risk Indicators (keywords: refusal, delegated refusal, appeal dismissed, overdevelopment, character and appearance...)
- Planning Process & Appeals (keywords: appeal lodged, appeal allowed, appeal dismissed, public inquiry, inspector)
Planning Activity Summary
Approval rates, average decision times, and application type distribution for Wixams based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
35 planning applications found near Wixams.
- - 30 Kingfisher Road Wixams Bedford Bedfordshire MK42 6AY
Single storey rear extension
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Bedford | Date: 2025-09-08
View full details - - 9 Peacock Gardens Wixams Bedford Bedfordshire MK42 6AG
Installation of air source heat pump to front.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Bedford | Date: 2024-11-29
View full details - - 33 Greenside Close Wixams Bedford Bedfordshire MK42 6DQ
Single storey rear extension.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Bedford | Date: 2023-08-10
View full details - - 14 Little Owl Lane Wixams Bedford Bedfordshire MK42 6DR
Certificate to confirm that the details submitted do not require planning permission (Single storey rear extension and loft conversion)
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Bedford | Date: 2022-09-27
View full details - - 28 Brooklands Avenue Wixams Bedford Bedfordshire MK42 6AB
Demolition of existing wall, Change of Use of amenity land to side and enclosure with 1.8m high fence to form additional residential garden (Development already commenced)
Status: Rejected | Type: Amendment | Council: Bedford | Date: 2022-09-15
View full details - - Elstow Manor Bedford Road Wixams Bedford Bedfordshire MK42 6FZ
19/01862/M73 - Non-Material Minor Amendment to make changes to the building and external areas.
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: Bedford | Date: 2022-03-25
View full details - - Elstow Manor Bedford Road Wixams Bedford Bedfordshire MK42 6FZ
19/01862/M73 - Condition 2 - Cycle Parking (Discharge of condition)
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Bedford | Date: 2022-03-24
View full details - - Elstow Manor Bedford Road Wixams Bedford Bedfordshire MK42 6FZ
19/01862/M73 - Condition 5 - Travel Plan (Discharge of condition)
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Bedford | Date: 2022-03-24
View full details - - Elstow Manor Bedford Road Wixams Bedford Bedfordshire MK42 6FZ
19/01862/M73 - Condition 8 - Energy Statement (Discharge of condition)
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Bedford | Date: 2022-03-24
View full details - - 1 Fieldfare View Wixams Bedford Bedfordshire MK42 6BL
Certificate to confirm that the details submitted do not require planning permission (Loft conversion)
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Bedford | Date: 2021-09-10
View full details - - 10 Partridge Place Wixams Bedford Bedfordshire MK42 6DP
Certificate to confirm that the details submitted do not require planning permission (Replacement roof to conservatory)
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Bedford | Date: 2021-06-17
View full details - - 6 Little Owl Lane Wixams Bedford Bedfordshire MK42 6DR
Certificate to confirm that the details submitted do not require planning permission (Loft conversion with rear dormer and roof lights to front)
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Bedford | Date: 2021-06-07
View full details - - Elstow Manor Care Home Bedford Road Wixams Bedford Bedfordshire MK42 6FZ
External Name signage for care home. 3 monolith signs, 1 external sign and acrylic fascia lettering, all non-illuminated.
Status: Permitted | Type: Advertising | Council: Bedford | Date: 2021-05-17
View full details - - 17 Greenside Close Wixams Bedford Bedfordshire MK42 6DQ
Single storey rear extension
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Bedford | Date: 2021-04-21
View full details - - Elstow Manor Bedford Road Wixams Bedford Bedfordshire MK42 6FZ
18/03026/MAF - Condition 3 Cycle Parking (Discharge of condition)
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Bedford | Date: 2021-03-05
View full details - - Elstow Manor Bedford Road Wixams Bedford Bedfordshire MK42 6FZ
18/03026/MAF - Condition 6 Detailed Travel Plan (Discharge of condition)
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Bedford | Date: 2021-03-05
View full details - - 38 Brooklands Avenue Wixams Bedford Bedfordshire MK42 6AB
Demolition of existing boundary wall and erection of 1.8m high replacement fence to enclose additional garden land and creation off street car parking space
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Full | Council: Bedford | Date: 2021-02-19
View full details - - 2 Peacock Gardens Wixams Bedford Bedfordshire MK42 6AG
18/00517/FUL - Non-Material Minor Amendment to change window, roof light and patio doors details.
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: Bedford | Date: 2020-01-22
View full details - - 1 Little Owl Lane Wixams Bedford Bedfordshire MK42 6DR
Certificate to confirm that the details submitted do not require planning permission (creating a habitable loft space within the current roof).
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Bedford | Date: 2020-01-17
View full details - - 58 Brooklands Avenue Wixams Bedford Bedfordshire MK42 6AB
Prior notification for single storey rear extension(s) between 3 and 6 metres depth. This is not a planning application because it relates to development that is permitted by Government Regulation. It
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Bedford | Date: 2019-07-04
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A brief summary of Wixams in Bedfordshire
Wixams is a developing town and civil parish in Bedfordshire, England, initiated in early 2007. Anticipated to be the third largest settlement in the Borough of Bedford, following Bedford and Kempston, Wixams represents one of the largest new settlements established in England since the early post-World War II era, making it a significant area for planning applications and development opportunities. The Town has a population of approximately 4,670 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Bedford district.
Property prices in Wixams show an average sale price of £338,060, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.
The Wixams area recorded 41 crimes in the most recent reporting period. As with any urban or suburban area, prospective residents may wish to review the detailed crime breakdown for further context.
Wixams has one conservation area within its boundaries: No data available for publication by HE. Planning applications within or near this conservation area are subject to additional scrutiny to preserve the architectural and historic character of the area. Homeowners and developers should be aware that permitted development rights may be restricted.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Wixams planning applications can be searched by entering a local postcode above. Further local information can be found on the community website at http://www.wixams.co.uk/index.php. Results include full application details, decision status, and the ability to track applications over time and set planning alerts to help you monitor and review pending planning applications.
Planning Activity in Wixams
In the last 24 months, 19 planning applications were submitted near Wixams. Of these, 75% were approved, with an average decision time of 51 days.
This is below the national average of approximately 87%, which may reflect stricter local policies, sensitivity of the area, or higher levels of speculative applications. Pre-application advice is particularly worthwhile near Wixams.
The average decision time of 51 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Wixams were full planning applications (6), discharge of conditions (5), amendments (4). Full planning applications account for 32% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 3 large-scale (major) developments, 16 smaller schemes were submitted.
12 planning appeals were lodged, of which 2 were allowed and 10 were dismissed (17% success rate). This low success rate indicates that the council's refusal decisions are generally upheld by the Planning Inspectorate.
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